Jewel for hobbyists and DIYers. I have been very pleased with my purchases and can't wait to go…read moreback. Great value and selection of hand tools.

Pretty slippery, the owner is a hustler. He gave me Penneys for big stuff and sold for a lot in…read morehours It was a rip

I've been shopping Sur La Table, since we discovered them in Seattle, and then enjoyed local stores…read morearound the Bay Area. We've also been fans of Williams Sonoma since the beginning. This store is one of the very few independents that stocks high quality items that the two biggies don't have, and regularlyl Can't walk in without walking out with something. And by the way, to all the reviews of Chef Works listed here, this is an independent store, no connection. Also, be kind about returns. You can see the goods before buying, and shouldn't return anything used for food... it just raises the cost for the store, and the prices for the rest of us.... please own your choices!

After years of debate, I decided to buy an espresso machine and chose to support a local shop…read moreinstead of ordering online. When I checked their website, a 10% discount popped up, and when I visited the store, a kind employee (perhaps a manager) honored it, which was such a great experience. Two days later, I returned to exchange the machine for a different one and asked if the discount could still apply. The employee helping me didn't bother to find out, and another staff member interrupted with a forced smile and a cold tone. I was surprised, especially since I was upgrading from a $500 to a $700 machine. Instead, I was told I should be grateful for a $2 parking validation. I would have been OK if there was some genuine warmth with their response, but the cold interaction left a bad impression. It used to be one of my favorite kitchen stores, but now that unpleasant moment is what sticks with me.

Nice folks good return privileges far more efficient than wandering around home despot trying…read moreto.locate a local yout for guidance.

If you have any questions about building your project the employee's are ready to help you don't…read morehave to walk around the store looking for some help. Very helpful and you don't have to load your own truck. Support your local business

Whenever I need help with any of my motorized tools, B&B gets the job done with a smile and a great…read moreprice. What a relief, because I sure as heck cannot take apart my weed whacker or blower, clean, and fix it, but they can. Thanks B&B!

B&B caries a good range of inventory for a small shop. They've Always had what I need for my small…read morepower equipment. I had some warranty repair successfully taken care of on my battery powered Makita chainsaw. At first glance someone working there tried to pull out of the job by trying to say I didn't have paperwork for warranty when I clearly did right in front of him. In the end everything went well and my Makita chainsaw is working very well.

I wanted to purchase Emtek door hardware for a remodeling project and the Emtek website generated…read morePlumbed Elegance as a local retailer. I visited their website, which made clear that, due to covid precautions, appointments are needed. I called the store and John answered. I told him what I needed and he scheduled me for an appointment the same day. Plumbed Elegance was easy to find and there was plenty of parking. The shop is jam-packed with top-quality brands of plumbing fixtures and hardware. I identified myself to John and he pulled out the Emtek catalog. I knew what I wanted, so John proceeded item by item, double-checking that he understood what I wanted and writing down the needed model numbers and information. When we were done, John typed up the detailed order while I wandered around. While I was in the shop, Julia was helping another client select plumbing hardware. I could overhear them and Julia struck me as knowledgeable and helpful, aiming to help her customers find something they will love. When John was done with the write up for my order, he went over everything with me one more time to ensure he had the order correct. He asked if I wanted to place the order, which I did. He also gave me an anticipated timeline for the items to arrive. Whether you need support to identify the fixtures that are right for you or you know exactly what you want, John and Julia struck me as helpful and efficient. It felt good to support a small business where the owners know their stuff, deal in the best brands, and can offer whatever level of support you need.

Great personalized service with an eye on our budget and best quality we can afford. I learned a…read morelot about what is under the hood, and makes quality fixtures and products. Very helpful!

Bay Plumbing came recommended by my plumber (Anytime Plumbing) and I am so happy I visited! We just…read moreneeded a new kitchen faucet and Noel (spelling?) was very kind and helpful. I gave him my budget and desired brand and he walked me through the options. He was patient and understanding of my needs. We are so happy with our new faucet! It's beautiful and the functionality is perfect.

They were helpful finding a bathroom faucet replacement from a photo after researching 3 other…read more vendors

I was having trouble with the asphalt pad on my driveway eroding where it meets the dirt. I decided…read moreto look into some paver stones at Aptos Landscape Supply to set in the dirt up to asphalt in hopes of providing stability. They had exactly what I needed. Good quality industrial grade paver stones reasonably priced and in stock. Also picked up some bags of quick Crete to top the job. All materials were loaded into my truck by their staff and I was all set within 15 minutes. Looking forward to doing business in the future!

I decided to make the drive from the west side out to Aptos to look at the cedar mulch. Like a box…read moreof chocolates, you never know what you're going to get when it comes to mulch. Anyway, they're reasonably priced and super helpful. I didn't dare balk at their $120 delivery fee - who heck wants to schlep bags of crappy mulch and then drown in the non-recyclable plastic. I had a snafu with someone moving our parking barrier and parking where the driver would need to offload and they worked around my issue. The driver was really helpful and double dumped on our hill so I would not have to shovel the sidewalk. Do yourself a favor and consider Aptos landscaping for your yard needs.

WARNING: Do not shop here! Owner, John Hamlin and his staff…read moreLori, mislead, lie, cheat and overcharge! Not to mention they are utterly incompetent, inappropriate and lack any knowledge in kitchens or baths. We had so many problems and so many things went wrong, that it is hard to list everything in one post. We had to order and re-order the the bathroom hardware three times. Because, they didn't know what worked in California or not. After that, they did know what values covers matched what values. And, of course after the third time it was still wrong and we had already installed the valve, so we had to compromise and take the value cover we didn't intend on. During all this chaos, Lori lost track of all the parts we had to return and exchange due to her own incompetence and accused us of taking and not returning the parts. Parts that she could not find! Wow, really! Turns out they had them the entire time! She never apologize, coward! We also ordered wall cabinets and a bathroom vanity, from John. Like other customers reviews, we too did not get the correct cabinets for the space intended, as we were told. Our contractor had to take the time to correct cabinets for the kitchen and correct them to work in the bathroom, which was more money I had to pay! He even ordered the wrong sink, twice! Finally, the counter top vendor came and told us the sink was wrong and he could get the correct sink size(sink number 3), and cheaper than John could. The counter top guy was correct. And when confronted, the Owner; John's Hamlin's response was a shoulder shrug and a lame fake smile. Then, he mentioned the counter top vendor has done this many times, and John felt he had sinks to unload. Either way, it is not good. It makes John look week by letting a vendor over power him and his business or he looks incomplete that the vendor has to bail him out and he makes so many mistakes with sinks. If that wasn't enough, they overcharged us on parts, they changed us for things we did not have or use and they had things we paid for listed twice at two different prices! As an example, they changed us $442.46 for a faucet, which they said the gave us the "maximum discount"on! Turns out you can buy the same thing at Ferguson's, Home Depot or Amazon for as little as $379.90. When we went to dispute the final amount due, it took them an hour and twenty five minutes to comprehend and explain their own bill they submitted to us. And, they finally had to reduce the amount due from $958,75 to $588.54 because it was staring them in the face they were wrong! John clams to have over 34 years of experience, in what? If it is in Kitchens and baths, he must have been sleeping those 34 years. He and his business are a complete disaster.

831 kitchen and Bath designs is a friendly wonderful place to visit where they will help you with…read moreall your bathroom and kitchen needs. Staff will help you understand, what will best fit your space, style, design pulls for drawers and make your space as warm and functional as possible. With so many wonderful options to choose from. I highly recommend visiting 831 kitchen and Bath designs for all of your needs:) Jenny